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Pizza Ovens

Ooni Pizza Oven Troubleshooting: Common Issues and Solutions

ByZoey January 24, 2024March 5, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

If you’re facing issues with your Ooni pizza oven, start by checking for common problems like uneven heating…

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A culinary artist's hands at work on a Neapolitan pizza, with the Ooni oven providing a hazy backdrop.
Pizza Ovens

Hosting the Perfect Pizza Party with Your Ooni Pizza Oven

ByZoey January 22, 2024February 25, 2024 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Hosting the perfect pizza party with your Ooni pizza oven involves planning and preparation. Set up a cooking…

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Hands skillfully prepare Neapolitan pizza dough on a wooden peel, with an Ooni portable oven softly blurred in the background.
Pizza Ovens

How to Clean and Maintain Your Ooni Pizza Oven

ByZoey January 15, 2024February 25, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

To clean and maintain your Ooni pizza oven, start by letting it cool down completely after use. Use…

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A guide to scaling poolish dough recipes for different pizza sizes, with measurements.
Poolish Pizza Dough

How Do You Scale Poolish Pizza Dough Recipes for Different Sizes?

ByZoey January 14, 2024February 8, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Scaling poolish pizza dough recipes requires careful adjustment of ingredient proportions to maintain the dough’s consistency and flavor….

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A selection of the best flours for making poolish pizza dough displayed on a kitchen shelf.
Poolish Pizza Dough

Which Flours Work Best for Poolish Pizza Dough?

ByZoey January 13, 2024 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Choosing the best flours for poolish pizza dough depends on the desired outcome. High-protein bread flours are ideal…

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A visual comparison between poolish and sourdough pizza doughs, highlighting differences.
Poolish Pizza Dough

Which Is Better for Pizza Dough: Poolish or Sourdough?

ByZoey January 12, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

When comparing poolish dough with sourdough for pizza, each has its benefits. Poolish offers a simpler, more predictable…

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Poolish Pizza Dough

What Is the History of Poolish in Pizza Making?

ByZoey January 11, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes

The history of poolish in pizza making dates back to its use in French baking, where it was…

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A flavorful and aromatic pizza made with poolish pizza dough, emphasizing the rich taste.
Poolish Pizza Dough

How Can You Maximize the Flavor of Your Poolish Pizza Dough?

ByZoey January 10, 2024 Reading Time: 5 minutes

To maximize the flavor in poolish pizza dough, focus on the fermentation process. Extending the fermentation time allows…

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Poolish Pizza Dough

How to Incorporate Whole Grains into Poolish Pizza Dough?

ByZoey January 10, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Incorporating whole grains into poolish dough adds nutritional value and a deeper flavor profile. Start by substituting a…

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A thermometer measuring the perfect fermentation temperature for poolish pizza dough.
Poolish Pizza Dough

How Does Temperature Influence Poolish Pizza Dough Fermentation?

ByZoey January 9, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Temperature plays a vital role in poolish dough fermentation, affecting the rate at which the yeast activates and…

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A baker adjusting the water content in poolish pizza dough to achieve the ideal hydration.
Poolish Pizza Dough

What Hydration Levels Are Ideal for Poolish Pizza Dough?

ByZoey January 8, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Hydration levels in poolish pizza dough are crucial for determining the dough’s final texture. A higher hydration results…

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Poolish Pizza Dough

How Does Fermentation Affect Poolish Pizza Dough?

ByZoey January 7, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

The science behind poolish fermentation lies in the slow development of yeast activity, which enhances dough flavor and…

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Ingredients for making gluten-free poolish pizza dough arranged on a wooden table.
Poolish Pizza Dough

How Do You Make Gluten-Free Poolish Pizza Dough?

ByZoey January 6, 2024 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Making gluten-free poolish pizza dough involves substituting traditional wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like rice or almond flour….

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A wood-fired oven baking a pizza made with poolish pizza dough, showcasing the crust's texture.
Poolish Pizza Dough

Can You Bake Poolish Pizza Dough in a Wood-Fired Oven?

ByZoey January 5, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Baking poolish pizza dough in a wood-fired oven adds a unique flavor and texture unachievable in standard home…

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Tips for properly storing poolish pizza dough in a refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Poolish Pizza Dough

How Do You Properly Store Poolish Pizza Dough?

ByZoey January 5, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Storing poolish pizza dough correctly is crucial for maintaining its quality. After mixing, cover the poolish and let…

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A comparison of poolish and biga pizza dough characteristics, with examples side by side.
Poolish Pizza Dough

Poolish or Biga: Which Pre-ferment Is Best for Your Pizza Dough?

ByZoey January 4, 2024 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Poolish and Biga are both pre-ferments used in pizza dough, but they differ mainly in hydration levels. Poolish…

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The benefits of using poolish in pizza dough highlighted through text and ingredients.
Poolish Pizza Dough

Why Should You Use Poolish in Your Pizza Dough?

ByZoey January 3, 2024February 8, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Using poolish in pizza dough brings several benefits, such as enhancing flavor, texture, and dough handling. Poolish, a…

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A step-by-step process of making poolish pizza dough on a kitchen counter.
Poolish Pizza Dough

What Are the Basic Ingredients and Steps for Making Poolish Pizza Dough?

ByZoey January 2, 2024February 8, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Poolish pizza dough is a type of pre-ferment used in baking, known for making breads and pizzas light…

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A close up shot of a man's hands kneading pizza dough, serving as the icon for the debate between all-purpose flour vs 00 flour for making pizza.
Pizza Ingredients

All-Purpose vs 00 Flour: Differences Explained

ByDomenic August 24, 2023September 4, 2023 Reading Time: 12 minutes

In the world of baking, flour matters—especially when it comes to pizza. Your choice of flour can make…

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Pizza Ingredients

00 Flour vs Bread Flour: How They’re Different & Which One Is Better For Pizza

ByDomenic August 24, 2023September 4, 2023 Reading Time: 9 minutes

When making pizza, the choice of flour can make or break your crust. The texture, the crunch, the…

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Can You Eat Raw Pizza Dough? Will Undercooked Pizza Dough Make You Sick?
Pizza Making Tips

Can You Eat Raw Pizza Dough? Will Undercooked Pizza Dough Make You Sick?

ByDomenic July 15, 2023September 4, 2023 Reading Time: 8 minutes

Homemade pizza is an amazing thing, especially if you’re following a high-quality homemade pizza crust recipe. Most of…

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Pizza Making Tips

How Long Can Pizza Dough Sit Out Safely? My Tips for Perfectly Proofed Dough and Avoiding Spoilage

ByDomenic July 12, 2023September 4, 2023 Reading Time: 12 minutes

Pizza dough is pretty simple—it’s basically just a mixture of water, flour, yeast, salt, and sometimes sugar and/or…

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Pizza FAQs

How Much Dough Is Used for a 12-Inch Pizza?

ByDomenic June 7, 2023September 4, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes

If you’re trying to figure out how much dough is used for a 12 inch pizza, the answer…

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Pizza Dough Recipes

Pizza Dough Calculator With Poolish: A Complete Pizza Calculator

ByDomenic May 25, 2023November 7, 2024 Reading Time: 9 minutes

This pizza dough calculator takes into account the number and type of pizzas you want to make, the…

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Pizza Dough Recipes

Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe: Pizzeria Quality Pizza Crust Made Easy

ByDomenic May 3, 2023December 15, 2024 Reading Time: 22 minutes

This easy recipe for pizza dough will show you how I make homemade pizza quickly and easily completely…

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Pizza Dough Recipes

Overnight Pizza Dough Recipe: Easy, Homemade, 24 Hours Fermented

ByDomenic March 1, 2023December 21, 2024 Reading Time: 15 minutes

This easy, fermented, overnight pizza dough recipe is made from common ingredients, is simple to prepare and requires…

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Pizza Making Tips

How To Stretch Pizza Dough By Hand: Easiest Method For Beginners

ByDomenic February 25, 2023December 9, 2023 Reading Time: 6 minutes

For many people, stretching pizza dough is the most difficult part of making pizza. You may have experienced this yourself,…

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Pizza Making Tips

How To Proof Pizza Dough: Complete Tutorial To Balling And Proofing Pizza Dough (Video)

ByDomenic February 18, 2023December 12, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Making a batch of homemade pizza dough (or even buying it from the store) is easy, but what…

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How To Defrost Pizza Dough – From Frozen To Edible Fast
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How To Defrost Pizza Dough – From Frozen To Edible Fast

ByDomenic June 8, 2021July 14, 2023 Reading Time: 10 minutes

Homemade pizza dough takes time to make, so many people opt to make a large batch and freeze…

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How Much Yeast Do You Put In Pizza Dough? An Expert Answers.
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How Much Yeast Do You Put In Pizza Dough? An Expert Answers.

ByDomenic April 15, 2021September 4, 2023 Reading Time: 9 minutes

If you’ve made pizza dough before, you know it can sometimes be a challenge to figure out the…

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Why Does My Pizza Dough Smell Like Alcohol?
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Why Does My Pizza Dough Smell Like Alcohol?

ByDomenic April 13, 2021September 4, 2023 Reading Time: 6 minutes

Have you let your homemade pizza dough sit in the fridge for a few days and now it…

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Pizza Making Tips

Can You Knead Pizza Dough Too Much?

ByDomenic April 2, 2021September 10, 2023 Reading Time: 7 minutes

Kneading dough is a necessary skill when it comes to making pizza at home, unless you plan on…

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Does Pizza Dough Contain Eggs?
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Does Pizza Dough Contain Eggs?

ByDomenic March 19, 2021July 14, 2023 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Most homemade pizza dough usually only contains flour, water, yeast and salt, but plenty of people and restaurants…

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How Does Pizza Dough Rise? The Yeast – Gluten Connection
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How Does Pizza Dough Rise? The Yeast – Gluten Connection

ByDomenic February 17, 2021September 4, 2023 Reading Time: 6 minutes

I get a lot of questions about pizza dough preparation – how to handle the dough, how to…

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Pizza Making Tips

Why Is My Pizza Dough Not Rising? How To Make Pizza Dough Rise Every Time

ByDomenic February 13, 2021December 18, 2023 Reading Time: 10 minutes

You know the feeling. You’ve put your heart and soul into making homemade pizza dough, expecting it to…

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Should Pizza Dough Have Oil And Sugar? Yes – Here’s Why
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Should Pizza Dough Have Oil And Sugar? Yes – Here’s Why

ByDomenic February 9, 2021September 4, 2023 Reading Time: 7 minutes

Traditionally, pizza dough has only four ingredients – flour, water, yeast and salt. However, lots of recipes call…

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Does Pizza Dough Need Yeast? Plus 2 Yeast Substitutes
Pizza Making Tips

Does Pizza Dough Need Yeast? Plus 2 Yeast Substitutes

ByDomenic January 30, 2021July 13, 2023 Reading Time: 6 minutes

The core ingredients of pizza dough are water, flour, salt and yeast. In most cases, this is the…

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How Long Does Pizza Dough Last In The Fridge?
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How Long Does Pizza Dough Last In The Fridge?

ByDomenic January 29, 2021July 13, 2023 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Making homemade pizza dough is a time consuming process. Finding a recipe takes time, mixing the ingredients takes…

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Pizza Making Tips

How To Fix Soggy Pizza Crust: Why Your Pizza is Soggy In The Middle

ByDomenic January 28, 2021December 6, 2023 Reading Time: 9 minutes

One of the most common problems when making pizza at home is a soggy or undercooked crust, especially…

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Pizza Making Tips

Best Temperature For Pizza Dough To Rise: A Guide To Perfect Yeast Development

ByDomenic January 15, 2021December 20, 2023 Reading Time: 7 minutes

When it comes to making pizza dough, the temperature isn’t just a detail—it’s a game-changer. The dough’s journey…

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Why Your Pizza Dough Is Too Hard, And How To Make It Stretch Easily
Pizza Making Tips

Why Your Pizza Dough Is Too Hard, And How To Make It Stretch Easily

ByDomenic January 3, 2021December 2, 2023 Reading Time: 11 minutes

Making homemade pizza isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to shaping and stretching the pizza dough. Here’s…

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Homemade Pizza Making Mistakes To Avoid
Pizza Making Tips

Homemade Pizza Making Mistakes To Avoid

ByDomenic July 6, 2020September 4, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes

People often say “even bad pizza is still good”, but if you’ve ever made any of these homemade…

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